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We are not going to update this area for a few months to save some website administration time, but we are continuing with the events.

Saturday October 5th - Poker Night - Members Only Ever wanted to learn to play Poker (Texas Hold Em)? Want to play poker in a friendly environment - not too serious? Want to play poker with your friends? 7pm registration, 7.15 start - Tournament style. £2 paid up pre-entry, £3 entry on the night. £10 chip buy, with chance for £10 re-buy (so if you wish, you only pay £10, your choice if you wish to pay £20). Cash prizes for top 3 players. Contact Paul Finch to let him know you intend coming (paullfinch@hotmail.co.uk) or for further details.

Thursday October 19th - Club vs Club challenge As part of World squash day. Look out for posters coming soon. Sign up to play against players from another club.

These will be held at Fair Oak Squash on Saturday September 5th 2013 - 1400 start. Entry details HERE

November - December 2012

Steve Hayball Challenge. Club Racketball Championship.

30 Players playing in different graded events.

October 2012

World Squash Day 20th October 20-20

The club will be holding an event at the club to promote the 2020 bid for squash to be included in the Olympic Games. Please support this and come along and play!

Place your name on the board at the club. Easy.

Wooden racket event. Friday 28th September. Back to the 70's and early 80's, white dot balls and second serves!

June 2012

Quiz and Race Night. Friday 29th June. 8 teams compete in a combination quiz of general knowledge and fluttering on a few races.

January 2012

Fat Fighters Weight loss Challenge this Friday 6th January

Go ahead and eat those pies over Xmas, because it's all coming off in the new year! Come down to the club on Friday 6th Jan at 7.30 for the initial 'weigh-in'

There will be a nice prize for the slimmer of the campaign which will be revealed in the final 'weigh-out' on Friday March 16th. No crash diets, just sensible changes to lifestyle with info fact sheets available :-) You know it makes sense!

December 2011Merry Christmas to all our members!

Wishing you and your family the very best for 2012.

Sunday 18th December

Portsmouth v Southampton Football

1pm watch the game in the bar!

Friday 16th December 8pm, Christmas Quiz Night

The second of our excellent quiz nights! This time with a festive theme. Teams of 2 to 4 can enter. It's not serious but it aint easy!

Cheap bar, tasty nibbles and nice Chrimble raffle prizes. Entry form will be on the club notice board.

Friday 16th December 7.20pm Final of the Aercon Cup to be played before the Christmas Quiz

The Aercon Cup Mon 12th to Fri 16th DecThe Aercon cup is a handicapped squash (no racketball this year) tournament. Each match is a single game to 25 points following American scoring. Each player is allocated a handicap…and therefore has an equal chance of winning. Entry form at the club now. More information here..

Members & Guests Night - 9th DecThis is a new initiative from the committee. On these special Friday nights members are encouraged to bring in guests from other clubs and general friends and family to play and/or enjoy the bar. You can, of course, play members as normal on this evening and take advantage of the bar being open.

Club Night- Friday 2nd DecThe regular first Friday of the month Club Night. New and established members are encouraged to come along play squash and racketball against each other on the pre-booked courts. Court 1 is also available for general booking.

November 2011

New Club Development Group

There is now a new group of members who will be looking at how we should move forward as a club over the next few years. Things being considered are; How we increase our membership, what will be our priorities for investing money, how do we improve the club and of course how do we generate the income to achieve this?

If you have any ideas please send them by email to siobhan.codrai@googlemail.com This group sits outside of the Club Committee and will represent the views of the members e.g You!

The culmination of a month of Racketball cup games (20 entrants).The three categories A, B & C finals will be played. Please come along and support the finals. Cheap drinks and Pizza provided. Family and guests welcome as usual.

Members & Guests Night - Friday 11th NovThis is a new initiative from the committee. On these special Friday nights members are encouraged to bring in guests from other clubs and general friends and family to play and/or enjoy the bar. You can, of course, play members as normal on this evening and take advantage of the bar being open.

Club Night- Friday 4th NovThe regular first Friday of the month Club Night. New and established members are encouraged to come along play squash and racketball against each other on the pre-booked courts. Court 1 is also available for general booking. Please do take advantage of the bar being open during the evening.

October 2011

Members & Guests Night - Friday 28th OctOn these special Friday nights members are encouraged to bring in guests from other clubs and general friends and family to play against and/or enjoy the bar.You can, of course, play members as normal on this evening and take advantage of the bar being open.

Connor's Junior Challenge Cup - Starts October 23rd.Matches start at 10:00am at Fair Oak Squash Club and we aim to finish around 3:00pm, cost £5 per player. This is a series of seven events for those juniors at Under 15 level who are still learning the game and want a format that gives them plenty of match style practice and the chance to compete against others of their own standard. More information here.

Friday Night Quiz - Friday 14th October. Entry form is on the main notice board at the club.

We will be holding a series of six monthly quiz nights starting in October and going through to March. Open to all members and guests to get involved. Teams of 2,3 or 4 can enter. It's all about having some fun and raising money for the bar improvement fund.

This year October 8th falls on a Saturday when we will be holding celebrations.Current members and people who have been connected to the club over the 40 years are invited, so please reserve the date and pass on the invitation to those you may know.

These are the initial details for Saturday October 8th2011.·The eventis free to all·Guests to be invited (including old members and neighbours to the club)·Junior mini event between 5pm and 7pm·Exhibition matches between 7pm and 8:30pm (top seniors match, top RB match, top Juniors match·Free buffet from 8:00pm·A display celebrating club history will be show·Raffle

September 2011

80’s Style Wooden Racquet Squash Competition – Friday 30th Sept2 courts will be available between 7pm and 9pm. The number of rounds will be governed by the number of entries.As many games will be played as time (and fitness) permit. From 9pm - American Supper. More information here.

Members & Guests Night - Friday 23rd SeptThis is a new initiative from the committee. On these special Friday nights members are encouraged to bring in guests from other clubs and general friends and family to play and/or enjoy the bar.You can, of course, play members as normal on this evening and take advantage of the bar being open.

*** New Annual Racketball Event *** Entries closing date - Sunday 25th September 2011A brand new racketball only competition is starting at the club. There will be three grades of competitors, all having there own final and winner. So all levels of racketball players at the club are invited to join in. Why not give it a try and play some different people. More here.

Practice Nights – start Friday 16th September (monthly) @ 7.30pmWould you like to improve your squash or racketball game? Come along on Friday Nights – once a month, for Tactical advice – Conditioned Games.Technical advice – Solo’s and Routines. £2 per night.Starts Friday 16th September (drives), then Friday 21st October (volleys) and Friday 18th November.See club notice board for more details, or contact Paul Finch paullfinch@hotmail.co.uk

Following the success of the bleep fitness tests, we send a warm welcome to any member to improve their fitness. Could all participants please bring along an old towel, or old t-shirt. See club notice board for more details, or contact Paul Finch paullfinch@hotmail.co.uk

Refereeing Course - Sunday Sept 11th 6.20pmUpdate - No places available (as of September 3rd). Any further names will be put on a reserve list.

Please let Paul finch know paullfinch@hotmail.co.uk asap if you wish to attend the course. First come first served. Course leader is Mark Dillaway - international referee. Course is free to fair oak members.

Racketball Doubles Tournament - Saturday 3rd September 6pm start. £3.00 per personWe are hosting the Hampshire league Racketball Doubles Tournament - an ideal opportunity to play with different partners.Please bring a buffet contribution to an American Supper. Each player will be drawn with several different partners on the eveningPlease contact Gordon Scott on 07801 364931 or gordon.scotty@gmail.com

August 2011

Bleep tests at FOSCNotes on last session: The sun was shining, but went in just as participants started the test. A cool breeze helped the runners as all who started, went past the club record set last time. Another club record was set, at 10.5 levels, but surely it will be beaten again. No one prison has yet joined the 11 club, but it will only be a matter of time. Next test in a couple of weeks, with a possible change from Sunday mornings. Keep an eye on the website, or club notice board for updates.Why not give it a try, a little light hearted fun for all. Bring your family and friends. Non members welcome. More information promoting the first test here

Racketball Doubles - Friday 26th August 7.20pmIdeal opportunity to try racketball doubles for the first time. (Existing doubles players will be available to take you through the format and tactics) £2 per person.Why not come along and join us for this exciting chance to meet our more experienced players and see how the game is played then join in and try it yourself, rackets and partners can be supplied. We hope you will join us in the bar for some refreshment

Summer fun Fridays***All members welcome***, Squash and/or Racketball - the bar will be open.Games will be handicapped, so whatever your ability you are guaranteed a close match.Friday nights from 7.20pm. July 22nd to 19th August.

July 2011

Bleep test at the club Sunday 31st July, 10.30am

How fit are you? Will you be ready for the start of the season?

A bleep test will be held at the club (outside) on Sunday the 31st July at 10:30am. This is a great (and easy) way to measure how fit you are now, and help motivate you to stay fit over the summer. Come along - bring your family to try too?More information hereSquash Court Light Maintenance (completed 20th July)New 6ft twin fluorescent have been fitted to all three FOSC courts. Amongst other benefits, the new lights will have protective mesh guards so they are more rugged than the current fittings. (The old working lights have now all been taken for re-cycling by members) May 20113rd– 13th May, Annual Club Closed Championships, Men, Ladies, O35, O45and Racketball*** Results***Main squash competitionWinner: John Merriman (10 years running), Runner up: Damon ChaseSquash Plate competitionWinner: Paul Finch,Runner up: Jo SothcottRacketball competitionWinner: Dave Brierley,Runner up: Dave MooreOver 35 competitionWinner: Andrew Codrai,Runner up: Ady JamesOver 45 competitionWinner: Nigel Lush, Runner up: Ady JamesApril 2011Fair Oak have entered the Squash Summer LeaguesGames are American Scoring, best of 5 with teams consisting of 5 players with a minimum of 2 ladies who must play in order of ability. i.e.Stronger Ladies can play men.Please contact Ashley Sothcott ashsothcott@hotmail.com

2011 Spring Racketball seasonFair Oak Racketeers won the Hampshire Social Racketball league for the second season running, again pushing Havant into second place.April 2011 - New Website launched